Modeling & Animating a UFO in Blender
A 9-part course with Kenan Proffitt
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I have been been exploring the wonderful world of 3D and VFX for well over 6 years. The journey has been incredible, and my love for all things digital has grown and grown! So I set out to teach others how to use the wonderful open source software,... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 48 min
- Lessons 9
- Attachments 13
- Exercises 37
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59 CQ
9 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEAnimation lesson 1Free3 CQ
Before modelling can start, learn how to add, scale, and align three different blueprints of a spaceship to coordinate dimensions in Blender in this lesson.
with Kenan ProffittBefore modelling can start, learn how to add, scale, and align three different blueprints of a spaceship to coordinate dimensions in Blender in this lesson.
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9 min3D Design lesson 25 CQ
In this lesson, gain Blender tips and insight into creating a clean model for your spaceship by using evenly spaced loop cuts to create a cleaner mesh.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, gain Blender tips and insight into creating a clean model for your spaceship by using evenly spaced loop cuts to create a cleaner mesh.
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3 min3D Design lesson 32 CQ
In this lesson, continue modelling your spaceship by adding a rounded cockpit to the model, then shaping and scaling it so that it fits perfectly.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, continue modelling your spaceship by adding a rounded cockpit to the model, then shaping and scaling it so that it fits perfectly.
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18 min3D Design lesson 410 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to add detail to the spaceship model in Blender, like adding one main engine, plus four hover engines as well as hard surfaces.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, learn how to add detail to the spaceship model in Blender, like adding one main engine, plus four hover engines as well as hard surfaces.
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22 min3D Design lesson 512 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to do procedural texturing to give more detail the spaceship you're building and add red, blue, and white lights in Blender.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, learn how to do procedural texturing to give more detail the spaceship you're building and add red, blue, and white lights in Blender.
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9 min3D Design lesson 65 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to add smoke and fire to the spaceship you're building in Blender, then review how to parent it to the body of the ship.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, learn how to add smoke and fire to the spaceship you're building in Blender, then review how to parent it to the body of the ship.
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15 min3D Design lesson 78 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use motion tracking in Blender so that you can later add in the 3D spaceship that you've been modeling to the footage.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, learn how to use motion tracking in Blender so that you can later add in the 3D spaceship that you've been modeling to the footage.
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10 min3D Design lesson 86 CQ
In this Blender lesson, discover how to add the spaceship to your shot footage by setting up your shadow layer, and adding reflections and the sun.
with Kenan ProffittIn this Blender lesson, discover how to add the spaceship to your shot footage by setting up your shadow layer, and adding reflections and the sun.
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14 min3D Design lesson 98 CQ
In this lesson, follow along as the last details and final touches are added to the animation featuring a spaceship modeled in Blender using motion tracking.
with Kenan ProffittIn this lesson, follow along as the last details and final touches are added to the animation featuring a spaceship modeled in Blender using motion tracking.
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333 min3-part Animation course17 CQ
In this Blender visual effects course, learn how to use two point motion tracking and how to composite animation with real footage to add a realistic looking, glowing lightsaber to your video.
with Kenan ProffittIn this Blender visual effects course, learn how to use two point motion tracking and how to composite animation with real footage to add a realistic looking, glowing lightsaber to your video.
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329 min3-part Animation course15 CQ
In this Blender visual effects course, learn how to replace the sky in your footage with another background by using two point motion tracking, basic masking, luminance key masking, and compositing.
with Kenan ProffittIn this Blender visual effects course, learn how to replace the sky in your footage with another background by using two point motion tracking, basic masking, luminance key masking, and compositing.
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345 min3-part Animation course25 CQ
Join in this Blender visual effects course and follow along to learn how to create a mask and animate it, as well as how to make a basic fire simulation and composite it with real footage.
with Kenan ProffittJoin in this Blender visual effects course and follow along to learn how to create a mask and animate it, as well as how to make a basic fire simulation and composite it with real footage.
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11 minAnimation lesson6 CQ
Discover how to add customizable lens flares to your video, then learn how to polish your shot with cinematic color correction in this Blender lesson.
with Kenan ProffittDiscover how to add customizable lens flares to your video, then learn how to polish your shot with cinematic color correction in this Blender lesson.
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337 min3-part 3D Design course20 CQ
Want to produce a professional-looking music video with multiple cameras? This course from award-winning filmmaker and digital strategy consultant Jesse Borkowski shows how to edit a multicam video.
with Jesse BorkowskiWant to produce a professional-looking music video with multiple cameras? This course from award-winning filmmaker and digital strategy consultant Jesse Borkowski shows how to edit a multicam video.
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1039 min10-part Video Editing course26 CQ
Master the art of video editing with this beginner-friendly course on using Final Cut Pro X. Learn how to perform basic functions in the software, and get key tips for speeding up the editing process.
with Dion SchuddeboomMaster the art of video editing with this beginner-friendly course on using Final Cut Pro X. Learn how to perform basic functions in the software, and get key tips for speeding up the editing process.
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18226 min18-part Video Editing course122 CQ
In this course for iMovie novices, discover everything you need to know for working with video, including organizing clips, editing video, adding sound effects, and exporting the final product!
with Nets@LifeIn this course for iMovie novices, discover everything you need to know for working with video, including organizing clips, editing video, adding sound effects, and exporting the final product!
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36226 min36-part Video Editing course132 CQ
Start editing video professionally with Adobe Premiere Pro! In this course for beginner video editors learn with the software used by professionals worldwide for every type of film production project.
with Video School OnlineStart editing video professionally with Adobe Premiere Pro! In this course for beginner video editors learn with the software used by professionals worldwide for every type of film production project.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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13228 min13-part Animation course120 CQ
If you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
with Michael McKinleyIf you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
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11163 min11-part 3D Design course89 CQ
Blender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
with Blender For NoobsBlender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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10184 min10-part 3D Design course98 CQ
Learn the basics of constructing mesh surfaces in this Autodesk Maya course. Discover how to use fundamental surface tools to create planar surfaces, tubes, revolved shapes, birails, and more.
with Michael McKinleyLearn the basics of constructing mesh surfaces in this Autodesk Maya course. Discover how to use fundamental surface tools to create planar surfaces, tubes, revolved shapes, birails, and more.
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43495 min43-part 3D Design course270 CQ
This comprehensive course from 3D designer Yuval Dorfman demonstrates, step by step, how to create a 3D rendering of a house from an architectural drawing, including textures and its environment.
with Yuval DorfmanThis comprehensive course from 3D designer Yuval Dorfman demonstrates, step by step, how to create a 3D rendering of a house from an architectural drawing, including textures and its environment.
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457 min4-part 3D Design course31 CQ
Have you ever wanted to design Minecraft characters that reflect the original design of the game? In this brief course for Autodesk 3ds Max animation beginners, create a Minecraft Steve character rig!
with Keith FitzgeraldHave you ever wanted to design Minecraft characters that reflect the original design of the game? In this brief course for Autodesk 3ds Max animation beginners, create a Minecraft Steve character rig!
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9108 min9-part 3D Design course59 CQ
In this course, learn how to use Blender to model a spaceship, and add it to footage as a realistic looking animation. Learn modeling and motion tracking tips for convincing sci-fi special effects!
with Kenan ProffittIn this course, learn how to use Blender to model a spaceship, and add it to footage as a realistic looking animation. Learn modeling and motion tracking tips for convincing sci-fi special effects!